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Hi, We have a new innerspring mattress (probably firm plush) that has good support but is a little too firm for me. I am a side sleeper and am still feeling a soreness in my hips. We also have a Natura wool and cotton mattress pad (looks a little like sheepskin). My question is: would one inch of latex under the wool pad add enough cushion to relieve the pressure point in my hips? And would 32 ILD be the right firmness or should I go a little softer? OR... do I really need 2 inches (and what density)? I'm afraid of it being TOO cushy as right now we are using a 2 inch memory foam topper that I think is not very good quality as I end up in a sink hole by the morning with my back just killing me. I am 5 foot 7 and 130 pounds. Also recommendations for the most reputable company and one with best customer service that sells such toppers. Sorry -- I know this issue has been discussed before, but I still have questions. Thanks in anticipation. This message was modified Jan 9, 2008 by kimmcgov
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| Thanks for all the great information Meqonjim. In my quest for information (I'm asking EVERYBODY), I called Shawn at Sleepez. What a great guy. No hard sell there - he even suggested I call Flobeds to see what options they might have! Anyway, he can get me a 1.5 inch Talatech (from LI) topper in a 20-22 ILD which he thought would be great combined with my wool pad. It's softer though that the 24 - 26 ILD that folks here have suggested. So it's Shawn's suggestion vs. a 2 inch Talatech topper in 24 ILD from Sleeplikeabear. 1 inch is probably not going to be enough thickness, so I think I'm abandoning that option... |
| I tried a 2 inch 26 ILD on top of a very firm mattress and it was too soft. |
| I found out a 2" soft topper is too soft for me. A 1" soft topper is comfortable to me only over very very firm latex cores. I think 3/4" is the best size for me but I am living with the 1" Talaly latex topper I got from Brylanes Homes right now over my FloBed very firm and super firm latex cores. The topper that came with my Flobed latex kit was 2" and too soft for me. |
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Kim you're right to worry about adding too much cushiness. Your mattress already has built in foam layers. Adding more can undermine support and give you a backache-- exactly what you are experiencing with the 2" of memory foam. My "luxury firm" mattress was lacking in cushiness but putting 2" of memory foam on top only gave me a backache. 1" worked just fine though, Just enough... not too much. I have the 1" Brylane topper Lynn mentioned. I estimate it's probably a 26-28. It's not particularly cushy compared to the much softer memory foam. But I do like it under the visco, since it seems to add a level of support and resilience the visco alone lacks, but I prefer a softer foam directly under my body. If your objective is to relieve pressure points, you'd probably be better off with something like a 24, or if you like a really soft topper a 20, and I would stick with the 1" especially if you're using a wool topper besides. You can alway add another layer, but there's nothing you can do if the foam is too thick to begin with--except return it. And since hitting it just right might require a bit of tweaking make sure you can return or exchange it if necessary without incurring a restocking fee. |
| FloBeds had sent me a 1.5" soft latex topper and it was too thick for me not supporting my back. I had to send it back. Dave at FloBeds tried to help me find a topper that would work for me. I can't handle more than 1" of a latex topper over my firm latex bed. |
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I think it depends on the individual, but in general I would think that 2" COULD be too much for a very soft topper. Maybe if the latex is 24 ILD or above it might be okay, but softer than that your back will probably sink too much. Memory foam - unless it's VERY firm memory foam - is almost always going to be too soft for a 2" topper in my opinion. A good 24 ILD or so latex topper might be enough to relieve the pressure points under your back. It's good that your mattress is too FIRM and not TOO SOFT. That allows you to adjust it to your liking. If ti's too soft then your only hope is to get rid of it or do surgery on it. You might try one of the JC Penny Olmifon (?) or whatever it is toppers which are about 1.5 inches and pretty firm. I'm using that AND a 1" latex topper and that is not too soft for me because the JCP topper is not that soft. |
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This is something I posted a while ago and which just got resurrected for some reason. I DID figure things out. We are using the Brylane 1 inch latex topper that a few other people here have and it feels just right. I had a hard time initially believing that one inch (of latex) would be enough, but it adds just that little extra cushion without causing us to sink in too much. Again thanks to everyone for all of the great advice and sharing your experiences... |
| kimmcgov, I am glad you also like the 1" Brylane Latex topper which to me feels good also and anything thicker would be too soft for me. |
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Hi all I'd like to resurrect this one more time please. I used to be able to sleep on concrete and awake feeling great, but with age (and more weight, I'm afraid) I find my shoulder and hip bothering me in the morning. I was going to buy a new mattress with a 2" pillowtop, but after visiting this site, I thought I might try a 1" topper first to see if that's enough. I see the Brylane mentioned, but I'm not sure which one it is...can anyone help? Is it the Comfort Creations 1" topper for $40? Any benefit in latex or latex blend over memory foam at 1" thickness? Memory foam tends to be softer? Thanks for your help! |
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bonesdad wrote: I thought I might try a 1" topper first to see if that's enough. I see the Brylane mentioned, but I'm not sure which one it is...can anyone help? Is it the Comfort Creations 1" topper for $40?
http://www.brylanehomecatalog.com/decor/Natura-Latex-Mattress-Topper.aspx?PfId=94697&DeptId=15184&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0 Philly888 |